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OIC Mission & Activities

Who We Are

The Ohio International Consortium (OIC) was established in 1991 in order to identify,
develop, and expand beneficial international relationships that might contribute to
the enhancement of Ohio’s global profile and the international expertise and activities
of the state’s public four-year universities.

The Ohio International Consortium serves to maximize existing resources and to minimize
duplication through cooperation in the areas of student study abroad, internationalization
of the curriculum, global opportunities for faculty, and in the discussion of issues
concerning international students and scholars.

The four-year public universities of Ohio currently have exchange relationships, faculty
research collaboration, and enrollments of international students and scholars from
more than 150 countries around the world.

The Ohio International Consortium has the responsibility to coordinate and implement
the inter-institutional agreement for pooled access to study abroad programs. The
OIC meets regularly at which issues of mutual interest related to international education
are addressed.

What We Do

Creating opportunities for Ohio residents to develop international knowledge, skills
and abilities.

Facilitating the promotion and delivery of Ohio post-secondary training and education
services worldwide.

Coordinating a state-wide system of pooled access to study abroad opportunities for
Ohio post-secondary students.

Encouraging interest and comparative research and teaching of benefit to Ohio, the
United States, and the global community.

Establishing and strengthening connections between education, government, and commerce
around the world.

Providing a forum for international education professionals to meet, network, develop
new skills, and exchange ideas.

Acting as an advocate for international education at the state and national level.

By creating a supportive network of cooperation and collaboration among international
practitioners, we are helping to create a strong and vibrant international education
system.

Why We Do It

The force and speed of global change is transforming all societies.

Profound economic, environmental and demographic influences are changing who we are,
where we live and work, and particularly, what and how we learn. The OIC, together
with our member institutions, believes that the economic prosperity and the continued
well-being of Ohio is strengthened by building bridges of understanding and cooperation
with nations and cultures around the world.

Strong cultural and academic ties, which build on Ohio’s economic and social bonds
with other countries, help to develop stronger business relationships with key global
trading partners.

Ohio students, faculty and staff can gain the international knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to effectively live and work in the global economy through participation
in international education programs.

The presence and participation of international students in Ohio classrooms each year
enhances the educational experience of all students and makes a contribution to the
social and economic development of Ohio communities.

Through collaborative internationalization efforts (e.g. sharing information, expertise
and opportunities), Ohio institutions are able to undertake a wider range of global
initiatives in a cost-effective and efficient manner.